In our spiritual journey, seeking forgiveness for our sins is a vital part of our relationship with God. The Bible provides a wealth of wisdom and guidance on this important topic. These scriptures remind us of God’s mercy and love, encouraging us to approach Him with a humble heart, confess our wrongdoings, and seek His grace.
Whether you are struggling with guilt or simply wanting to strengthen your prayer life, these verses will inspire and uplift you. By reflecting on these passages, you can find comfort in knowing that through sincere repentance and faith, forgiveness is always within reach. Let’s explore these powerful verses together and deepen our understanding of God’s willingness to forgive.
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin.
Come now, and let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.
Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.
Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy.
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.
In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor punished us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.
He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.
For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.”
She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.”
I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins.
That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
When He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Famous and Strong Quotes about bible verses to pray for forgiveness of sins
Forgiveness does not mean excusing.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
It is a law both of the spiritual and the natural world that we must be forgiven and be forgiving.
Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner.
Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among those who love poorly.
Seeking Forgiveness Through Scripture
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hearts burdened by our transgressions, seeking Your grace and mercy. Your Word reminds us in 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Lord, we humbly confess our shortcomings and ask for Your forgiveness.
In Psalm 51:10, we pray, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Help us to turn away from our sins and renew our relationship with You. Wash away our iniquities, and restore our souls.
As we reflect on Isaiah 1:18, we claim Your promise: “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord; though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” Fill us with hope and transform our hearts.
May we always remember the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who bore our sins on the cross. As stated in Colossians 3:13, “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Teach us to extend this forgiveness to others as we seek Your pardon.
Thank You for the gift of Your Word and the assurance of forgiveness. Lead us to walk in Your light, and help us to spread the love and mercy we receive from You. In Jesus’ name, we pray.
Amen.